5th Annual 5K Run and Family Fun Walk Scheduled for Saturday, August 15th

The 5th annual Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital 5K Run and Family Fun Walk will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2009. Runners of all ages and ability levels are encouraged to participate. 5Ks are a great way to meet new people and stay in good shape and it’s one of the most popular races in the country. If you’re used to running three half-hour runs per week, you could probably accomplish a 5K run, and experts agree that you can run a 5K with as little as six weeks of concentrated training.

The cost to run is $8 per person for team entries of four per team, $10 for pre-registered individual runners and $15 for day of the race entries. Tee shirts are guaranteed for all pre-registered 5K runners. Day of the race entries are acceptable with the remaining shirts available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Deadline to guarantee receipt of shirt is July 30, 2009, though preregistration will be accepted after July 30th. Registration forms and map of the race route may be downloaded or obtained by phoning (231) 832-7149. Trophies and medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers for individuals and team entries. Runner categories include ages 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 plus years.

Organizers have added a Family Fun Walk that will start immediately after the runners start their 5K run. Walkers will follow the same route as the 5K runners.

The start of the race will begin at our hospital in Reed City, Michigan. The course winds through the Pere Marquette and White Pine Trail system, portions of downtown Reed City with the finish line at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital.